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Nike finishes of the month with the return of another classic, the Nike Air Zoom Flight 96. An original colorway, this pair sports multiple shade of grey which gradually lead to its white tongue, overlayed with a carbon-like print and black graphics. A bright white midsole provides the perfect contrast to the partially neutral color scheme. You can get these now at your local store for $130, or if you don’t mind waiting for shipping, they are available on eBay for as low as $105. Here’s a link to the listings.

Yesterday, we got a look at the “Kobe Bryant’ Nike Air Zoom Flight 96. Today, here’s shots of a colorway inspired by yet another one of L.A.’s stars, Chris Paul. Taking full advantage of the Clippers’ theme, this pair makes good use of a bright blue upper, accentuated with red and white graphics. A set of white laces keeps the theme going, while an icy clear sole does the rest. CP3’s #3 has been embroidered on the heel. Hopefully a few more player colorways are in store. Keep checking back for release info on this colorway.

Kobe was just a young pup getting drafted into the league when the Nike Air Zoom Flight 96 was released, but Nike is still paying tribute to the black Mamba with this special colorway of the classic sneaker. This pair features a white base complemented with University Gold graphics and purple accents. Purple speckles have been added to the usual white midsole for a nice effect, while Kobe’s old #8 has been embroidered in gold at the heel. No official release date has been announced just yet, but keep tuning in to Jumpmankicks for an update in the near future.

The Black/White Nike Air Zoom Flight 96 hits stores later this year, and they won’t be releasing alone. Here’s a look at yet another OG colorway, Metallic Silver/Black-Light Charcoal. This colorway utilizes a multitude of greys, finished off with a black and white carbon like material and a white midsole. White lining has been used to provide the extra comfort. Release info remains unknown, but expect an update on these shortly.

2014 marks the re-release of a rarely seen Nike silhouette from the mid 90s, the Nike Air Zoom Flight 96. One of the first colorways we can expect is this OG Black/White color scheme. It sport black suede up top, overlaid with a black/white carbon-like material, with a matching pattern on the midsole. White graphics help to brighten things up even more, while the outsole has been molded with a transparent blue tone. The official release date for this colorway has not been announced, but stay tuned for another update on this classic sneaker.